User blog:FluffyMermaid78/Trade Resort Giveaway Scam

Scams are always happening in the Trade Resort, but there’s is one scam I see almost every time I go to the Trade Resort that a lot of newer players fall for. If you are reading this, beware of this scam! I will explain how it works and how you can avoid it below.

How The Scam Works:

A player will say that whoever gives the best Pokémon of a certain category will get a certain prize. The scam can go several ways from here. The scammer sometimes does pick a winner, but gives them a cheap Pokémon like a Zigzagoon, Magikarp, or something. Another way is that they will take your Pokémon and not give anyone a prize at all. And whether you lose or not, they don’t give your Pokémon back.

How To Avoid The Scam:

To avoid the scam, don’t enter giveaways that require you to give the person a Pokémon. If you see someone doing a scam giveaway, you may want to inform other players in the server that people sometimes get scammed in those giveaways. If you do decide to enter, do it at your own risk.